About us
Pretzels
manufacturer
Authentic german style pretzels are our passion
Since 1919, we have been pursuing our passion for pretzel products every day – Today Ditsch is the world’s leading baker of artisan pretzel products!
An independently run Group, we have been part of the Swiss Valora Group since 2012, and most recently the FEMSA Group since 2022.
Early in 2017, a young US based startup „Pretzel Baron“ joined the Ditsch Group. The company was founded by multi generation master Baker Gary Gottenbusch with award winning recipes and products, and re branded as Ditsch USA in 2017.
Ditsch operates in both Germany and the USA - Mainz and Oranienbaum, and in Cincinnati with almost 1,500 associates and 20 production lines. Ditsch products are available in over 30 countries globally, and the business has invested substantially in the last years to increase its global operational capabilities.
Since 2017 Ditsch USA has continued to grow upon these it’s founding principles of quality, entreprenuership and passion for pretzels. Now with almost 200 associates, the team is currently expanding into a second facility in 2024-2025.
Pretzels build bridges – from generations to generations, from young to old, from Europe to USA.
Early in 2017, a young US based startup „Pretzel Baron“ joined the Ditsch Group. The company was founded by multi generation master Baker Gary Gottenbusch with award winning recipes and products, and re branded as Ditsch USA in 2017.
Ditsch operates in both Germany and the USA - Mainz and Oranienbaum, and in Cincinnati with almost 1,500 associates and 20 production lines. Ditsch products are available in over 30 countries globally, and the business has invested substantially in the last years to increase its global operational capabilities.
Since 2017 Ditsch USA has continued to grow upon these it’s founding principles of quality, entreprenuership and passion for pretzels. Now with almost 200 associates, the team is currently expanding into a second facility in 2024-2025.
Pretzels build bridges – from generations to generations, from young to old, from Europe to USA.
As a company, we take our corporate responsibilities seriously. We are committed to improving our policies and systems to ensure we address and monitor all aspects of corporate responsibility that are relevant to our business. These include good ethical behavior, concern for employee health and safety, care for the environment and community involvement. We recognize that our social, environmental and ethical conduct has an impact on our reputation. Therefore we commit to continual improvement in our performance, efficient use of natural resources and aspire to Zero Harm to people and the environment.
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Corporate responsibility
Our goal is to not only have diversity in our product range but also in our workforce. We guarantee equal opportunities in all respects. Whether filling new vacancies or internal promotions, the sole criteria for our decision is how qualified the person is for the job.
When working together with international suppliers, we take steps to ensure that we do not source any raw materials that have been produced under exploitative working conditions such as child or forced labor. -
Environmental responsibility
Ditsch USA is compliant with relevant environmental laws and regulations. We consciously work to promote reuse, reduce and recycling.
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Your responsibility as a supplier
To achieve goals together:
Ambitious goals can only be achieved by working together. One of our most important goals is to maximize product quality. We use only the finest ingredients. We work with motivated, flexible suppliers who – just like us – are geared towards meeting demanding customer expectations. We have longstanding partnerships with our suppliers. It is important to communicate openly with one another and to help each other to minimize our warehousing and transportation costs. -
Social responsibility
Ditsch USA is committed to conducting our business in a socially responsible and ethical manner. We recognize our responsibility to contribute positively to the community that supports us.
